Eason Retail has announced the appointment of Brendan Corbett as Head of Dubray Books.
Mr Corbett was previously Eason's Group Head of Marketing and Customer Experience.
Before joining Eason, he held marketing positions with Musgrave and BWG Foods.
"Brendan's knowledge and experience and passion for books and great customer service will be invaluable to realise the ambitious and exciting plans we have for Dubray in the future," said Liam Hanly, CEO of Eason.
Mr Corbett said he is delighted to be appointed the new Head of Dubray.
"I am really looking forward to working with their outstanding management team and brilliant booksellers to build on this fantastic legacy," he said.
Mr Corbett succeeds Maria Dickenson who will leave Dubray and the Eason Group at the end of the year.
A spokesperson said Ms Dickenson has decided to "devote more time with her family before plotting out the next chapter in her career."